Lemon Orzo Shrimp
I want to show you how to make a quick, easy, and delicious lemon orzo shrimp dish. It only takes 15 minutes to cook. Not only is it quick and easy, but it also requires only one pan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Raw Shrimp Peeled and deveined
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Chopped Shallot
- 3-4 Cloves Fresh minced garlic
- 1 Cup Dry Orzo
- 2.5-3 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- ¼ Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Zest and juice from 1 Lemon
- 1 Bunch Asparagus
- 3 tbsp Pecorino Romano Cheese
- 2 tbsp Butter
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with a mixture of salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and apply cooking spray or olive oil. Sear the seasoned shrimp until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Once cooked, set the shrimp aside.
- In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add shallots and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant, typically 1 to 2 minutes.
- Introduce the orzo pasta to the pan and allow it to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring intermittently. Gradually pour in broth and stir consistently for roughly 10 minutes. Add more broth as necessary to prevent the orzo from sticking.
- Incorporate lemon juice and zest, half and half, parmesan cheese, and asparagus.
- Stir in the butter, and garnish the dish with parsley and chili flakes before serving.